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Sunset on the Fraser River

The Neighbourhood

Sunset 1An ethnically diverse neighbourhood within Ontario Street on the west and Knight Street on the east, Sunset extends from 41st Avenue south to the Fraser River in southeastern Vancouver, British Columbia. Like most of southeast Vancouver, the area was once mostly working class, but rising prices everywhere have made the area increasingly popular with young professionals and families no longer able to afford houses on the west side.

Background

Formerly part of the incorporated District of South Vancouver, the neighbourhood became part of Vancouver in 1929. As farmland sloping southward to the river with clusters of homes and villages by the 1860s, when the Fraser River was a full day’s journey to the Granville Townsite on the Burrard Inlet by boat or overland through forest and swamp, Sunset welcomed the advance of Westminster Avenue, now Main Street, south from Mount Pleasant in 1910.

The first immigrants from Punjab arrived in Vancouver in the 1890s. Most of them settled in the area around Main Street and 49th Avenue, and many established restaurants and businesses there. Over the years the Sunset neighbourhood has become for Vancouver’s estimated 160,000 South Asian residents a central assembly point of culture and commerce.

The number of Punjabi speakers increased steadily for decades. It is now the most common language in Sunset. More than one in four, 26 per cent of the Sunset population, in 2006 spoke Punjabi as their first language compared to less than three per cent of the general city population, 21 percent spoke Chinese, and 24 percent English. Businesses, restaurants, and services catering to these communities proliferated along Fraser and Main streets; prominent among them was the Punjabi Market.

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The Punjabi Market

The Punjabi Market is a commercial district and ethnic enclave in a roughly six-block section around Main Street and 49th Avenue. Vancouver is home to more than 200,000 people of Indian and Pakistani descent, nowhere more vibrant than at the Punjabi Market, a world of glittering bangles, flowing saris, and rich curry aromas. The neighbourhood gives visitors a glimpse of South Asian culture on Canada’s Pacific Coast. Shops sell fine silk saris in a rainbow of bright colors and elaborate gowns with thousands of tiny inlaid gems. Bhangra music from Bollywood films pumps out of storefronts. Fine jewelers offer exquisite gold rings, bracelets, and necklaces. In April, the Punjabi Market celebrates Vaisakhi Day, the Sikh New Year, with a colorful parade through the streets attracting thousands of spectators.

Vancouver’s Punjabi Market has been a city fixture for decades, but the 2013 municipal Assessment Roll Report finds the area in financial trouble: “Values here are down about 15 percent as the regional [Indo-Canadian] retail hub continues to shift towards Surrey.” Even Tourism Vancouver says the Punjabi Market is struggling. Once famous for many jewelry stores, the Punjabi Market now displays lots of empty space for lease. Elsewhere across the city, retail property value assessments rise but decline here as businesses relocate to Surrey.

The Punjabi Market Association says the district needs some help from the city, province, and federal governments if it’s going to survive. The Surrey Board of Trade says its city offers lower rents and taxes than does Vancouver.

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  • 195 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2818581

    195 W 41ST Avenue Cambie Vancouver V5Y 2S2
    Main Photo: 195 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2818581
    $4,800,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2818581
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    1,660 sq. ft.
    Developers and Investors Alert!! Selling together with 195,187,181,173 W 41ST Ave.!! The total area is 18726 Square feet. Excellent investment property in the Prime Oakridge area. This property is located within the Cambie Corridor plan Per the latest BC Bill 47, the FSR here is 3, allowing for the construction of an 8-story apartment! An excellent investment opportunity! Only 4 blocks from the Canada Line Skytrain & Oakridge Mall. Close to Q.E. Park and easy access to Downtown. Character Bungalow on the property in good condition, the current rent is approx $3000. More details
    Listed by Laboutique Realty
  • 187 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2818491

    187 W 41ST Avenue Cambie Vancouver V5Y 2S2
    Main Photo: 187 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2818491
    $4,800,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2818491
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    1,597 sq. ft.
    Developers and Investors Alert!! Selling together with 195,187,181,173 W 41ST Ave.!! The total area is 18726 Square feet. Excellent investment property in the Prime Oakridge area. This property is located within the Cambie Corridor plan.Per the latest BC Bill 47, the F.S.R here is 3, allowing for the construction of an 8-story apartment! An excellent investment opportunity! Only 4 blocks from the Canada Line Skytrain & Oakridge Mall. Close to Q.E. Park and easy access to Downtown.Character Bungalow on the property in good condition, the current rent is approx $3000 More details
    Listed by Laboutique Realty
  • 7936 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: South Vancouver House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2808456

    7936 ONTARIO Street South Vancouver Vancouver V5X 3E1
    Main Photo: 7936 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: South Vancouver House for sale (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2808456
    $4,598,888
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2808456
    Bedrooms:
    6
    Bathrooms:
    5
    Floor Area:
    3,021 sq. ft.
    Developer & Investor Alerts - Land Assembly, Located at Cambie Corridor. Walking distance to Marine Drive Canada Line station, Marine Gateway shopping complex, Winona park, Langara college and Langara Golf course. Excellent Transit. Do not miss the development opportunity for a 3 Lots Assembly with a total of 16,695 SQFT. The project has potential for a 6 Storey Secured Rental Policy Building. Potential density of 2.5-2.71 FSR. To be sold as part of a land assembly. (3 Marine Drive SE / 7970/7950/7936 Ontario Street) More details
    Listed by eXp Realty
  • 5578 ELIZABETH Street in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2827817

    5578 ELIZABETH Street Cambie Vancouver V5Y 3J9
    Main Photo: 5578 ELIZABETH Street in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2827817
    $4,500,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2827817
    Bedrooms:
    6
    Bathrooms:
    5
    Floor Area:
    3,937 sq. ft.
    Custom built home in beautiful neighborhood & very desirable Cambie area, walking distance to QE Park, Oakridge Mall, Canada Line, and the new Eric Hamber School, Hillcrest Centre. High Quality finishing with AC, HRV, Marble, granite, hardwood throughout the house, Sub-zero fridge, gas stove, Huge kitchen with island & large spice kitchen. High Ceiling 10'6 on main, 9' upstairs, and 10' basement, 3 large bedrooms upstairs all with ensuite. Separate 3 Bedroom Rental Suite with its own kitchen & laundry great for rental income. From dining room open up to a large patio for your enjoyment of fresh air and private back yard. This house can be purchased w/the property next door to build 6 storeys building part of Cambie Corridor Phase 3 redevelopment plan. Call LR for more details & book appmt! More details
    Listed by Royal Pacific Realty (Kingsway) Ltd.
  • 288 W 64TH Avenue in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2784249

    288 W 64TH Avenue Marpole Vancouver V5X 2L8
    Main Photo: 288 W 64TH Avenue in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2784249
    $4,429,131
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2784249
    Bathrooms:
    5
    Floor Area:
    2,962 sq. ft.
    Developer & Investor Alerts - Land Assembly, Located at Cambie Corridor. Walking distance to Marine Drive Canada Line station, Marine Gateway shopping complex, Winona park, Langara college and Langara Golf course. Excellent Transit. Do not miss the development opportunity for 6 Lots Assembly total of 28,266 SQFT. The project got potential for a 6 storey residential apartment. Potential density of 2.5 FSR. To be sold as part of a land assembly. Land Value only. (8050 Columbia St. 276/282/286/288/298 W 64th Ave.) More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Crest Realty and Magsen Realty Inc.
  • 172 ONTARIO Place in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2860408

    172 ONTARIO Place Main Vancouver V5W 1S2
    $3,988,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2860408
    Bedrooms:
    8
    Bathrooms:
    8
    Floor Area:
    3,504 sq. ft.
    Location, Location, Location! This beautiful custom-built house stands in the Center of Vancouver. Featuring Radiant heat and central A/C, this Fully functional layout with an open concept main floor with living, dining and family room. Upstairs contains 3 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 2 legal suites bring in two mortgage helpers with a potential to make a third; the 4 bedroom basement suite with 3 bathrooms and a very spacious laneway house with 2 bathrooms. Quiet inside street. Close to restarants, cafes and Langara College! Do Not Miss This Opportunity!! More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Crest Realty
  • 282 W 64TH Avenue in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2784292

    282 W 64TH Avenue Marpole Vancouver V5X 2L8
    Main Photo: 282 W 64TH Avenue in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2784292
    $3,918,873
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2784292
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    2,715 sq. ft.
    Developer & Investor Alerts - Land Assembly, Located at Cambie Corridor. Walking distance to Marine Drive Canada Line station, Marine Gateway shopping complex, Winona park, Langara college and Langara Golf course. Excellent Transit. Do not miss the development opportunity for 6 Lots Assembly total of 28,266 SQFT. The project got potential for a 6 storey residential apartment. Potential density of 2.5 FSR. To be sold as part of a land assembly. Land Value only. (8050 Columbia St. 276/282/286/288/298 W 64th Ave.) More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Crest Realty and Magsen Realty Inc.
  • 7950 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: South Vancouver House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2803690

    7950 ONTARIO Street South Vancouver Vancouver V5X 3E1
    Main Photo: 7950 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: South Vancouver House for sale (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2803690
    $3,800,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2803690
    Bedrooms:
    7
    Bathrooms:
    4
    Floor Area:
    2,122 sq. ft.
    Developer & Investor Alerts - Land Assembly, Located at Cambie Corridor. Walking distance to Marine Drive Canada Line station, Marine Gateway shopping complex, Winona park, Langara college and Langara Golf course. Excellent Transit. Do not miss the development opportunity for a 3 Lots Assembly with a total of 16,695 SQFT. The project has potential for a 6 Storey Secured Rental Policy Building. Potential density of 2.5-2.71 FSR. To be sold as part of a land assembly. (3 Marine Drive SE / 7970/7950/7936 Ontario Street) More details
    Listed by eXp Realty
  • 3 SE MARINE Drive in Vancouver: South Vancouver House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2853800

    3 SE MARINE Drive South Vancouver Vancouver V5X 2S1
    Main Photo: 3 SE MARINE Drive in Vancouver: South Vancouver House for sale (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2853800
    $3,800,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2853800
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    2,267 sq. ft.
    Developer & Investor Alerts - Land Assembly for Vancouver Secured Rental Program. Walking distance to Marine Drive Canada Line station, Marine Gateway shopping complex, Winona park, Langara college and Langara Golf course. Excellent Transit. Do not miss the development opportunity for a 3 Lots Assembly with a total of 16,695 SQFT. The project has potential for a 5-6 Storey Secured Rental Policy Building. Potential density of 2.2 - 2.4 FSR. To be sold as part of a land assembly. (3 Marine Drive SE/ 7970/795 Ontario Street) More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Crest Realty
  • 7970 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: South Vancouver House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2853801

    7970 ONTARIO Street South Vancouver Vancouver V5X 3E1
    Main Photo: 7970 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: South Vancouver House for sale (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2853801
    $3,800,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2853801
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    3,021 sq. ft.
    Developer & Investor Alerts - Land Assembly for Vancouver Secured Rental Program. Walking distance to Marine Drive Canada Line station, Marine Gateway shopping complex, Winona park, Langara college and Langara Golf course. Excellent Transit. Do not miss the development opportunity for a 3 Lots Assembly with a total of 16,695 SQFT. The project has potential for a 5-6 Storey Secured Rental Policy Building. Potential density of 2.5-2.71 FSR. To be sold as part of a land assembly. (3 Marine Drive SE / 7970/7950 Ontario Street) More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Crest Realty
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